Needing to feel liked and a mobile giveaway

Needing to feel liked and a mobile giveaway

Hello!

Recently a brand approached me through Facebook asking to partner. They wanted a lot of work for the equivalent of a $20 shirt. I told them I don’t partner for free (mama’s gotta feed the baby!) and they gave me a “lesson” on how blogging works. Telling me when I had more people read my blog they could offer me money. They didn’t see any of my numbers or notice I have about 10X as many followers on Instagram…they just based everything on Facebook.

Now I’m not like a huge blog obviously, but I’ve been doing this for a while and I was a little offended at the “lesson.” Mostly because I’m oversensitive, but also because I work VERY HARD. Ha! Apparently they thought I must not know about these fancy blogging things because my following on Facebook is rather small.

If you’ll recall I just joined Facebook a year or two ago, and I didn’t totally get or understand it or love it. But I realize it’s important and useful for helping people see my work, so, I’m trying to be better about it.

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Alison!! I think I love you!! Your posts make me smile all day long. Although I don’t have any littles *yet* I’d still love to win one of these for the not too far future! I liked you on Facebook darling.

I just ‘liked’ you on facebook…and definitely like your blog and your style! In fact, in my house I have some antlers hanging on my wall that always remind me of you and your incredible e-book (yes – they’re out year round because I love them so much http://www.charmingdoodle.com/2012/12/diy-antlers.html). That brand missed out!!

Liked you on Facebook. And have been following your insta for a while. My Rockwell and your Radcliff were born super close! Love your style, your attitude and of course your mobiles. Keep up what you’re doing, girl, you’re fantastic!

Don’t you worry, we like you, a lot. And your sunnies.
I don’t use Facebook a lot either, but it is where I follow bloggers and unlike Instagram, can be linked to their latest blog post straight from my newsfeed.
I’m definitely an instagirl, but Facey has its place too.
Much like, Bree. xo

Girl I already like you on facebook… you are always keeping it real and it is soooo refreshing. Your instagram is always making me laugh my head off when I really need it. Don’t listen to those turds… annoying!

Hi. I think I already liked you. I’ll try to figure it out. Technology baffles frustrates and discourages me, but I have loved pretty much every word you have ever written. Ya, you can do better for yourself than most so-called partners can do for you. You are always going to triumph, Girl. You’ve got the stuff. Betcha the person who tried to lecture you about your facebook presence doesn’t get invited to do entire segments on local TV, eh? eh?

Ugh I hate the numbers. I see the use of having more likers but it’s awful when others judge you just based on the amount of followers you have on a site etc. I liked you! And I’m liking you with my blog/site page for good measure!

I like you, girl! In fact, I’m so glad you posted this because I guess I hadn’t liked your page before this. I’m pretty slow on the Facebook thing, too, but I see how important it is. Love your blog, girl, and in my mind you’re an expert.

Ha, that’s so silly. I guess you’ve got to be everywhere all the time. Exhausting. Anyway, I like you! I’m about to be an aunt for the first time, and just about everyone in the family wants a little nursery in their home now. I’m sure one of them would absolutely love one of your mobiles.

Alison,
I find this post half saddening and half amusing. I hate facebook. And wont have one. Ever. But that doesn’t stop your fans from wanting to see your work. I’ve been without a computer for a month or so, but when I get the chance to catch up on things, your blog is on the top of the list along with PostSecret.

I wanted to give you a “like” on your blog because I can’t on Facebook. You are going about this situation wisely and honestly it’s a great, cute, useful idea.

I liked you even before you were on Facebook Sorry, I’m really bad at showing it, but I follow your posts and grams and I love you! And miss you and your adorable family. Can we please have a play date soon?

I like you, in blog-land and on facebook. And I was at the rooftop concert the other night and your husband’s performance with Mindy Gledhill was awesome, I downloaded the song. Anyway, my little man needs a mobile for sure.

I’m shocked I haven’t liked you on FB already well now it’s official. I’m also shocked I don’t have a mobile above my little peanuts crib. I’d love to win a mobile for his nursery it’s got a south western flair would look lovely!